Compounded blends targeting bacteria, inflammation, sebum control, and skin renewal (e.g. antibiotics + retinoids).
Dermatology Compounding & Skin Wellness
At Care and Save Pharmacy in Altamonte, we believe skin health is deeply personal. Our compounding pharmacists partner with dermatologists, prescribers, and patients to create custom skin formulations tailored to your skin type, sensitivities, and specific condition — helping you get more effective, tolerable, and precise dermatologic care.
Why Choose Care and Save for Dermatology Compounding?
- Customized Formulations — we can adjust strength, combination of medications, and delivery base (cream, gel, lotion, ointment) to suit your skin’s needs.
- Allergen-Free & Gentle Bases — preservative-free, dye-free, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic options.
- Combination Therapies — ability to combine multiple active ingredients into a single topical to simplify treatment.
- Enhanced Absorption & Stability — we tailor base and penetration enhancers to ensure active ingredients work optimally.
- Close Provider Collaboration — we work with your dermatologist or prescriber to ensure safe and effective therapy.
Skin Concerns We Support
- Acne & Breakouts — blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne, and maskne.
- Post-Acne Marks & Redness — support for PIH/PIE, texture, and tone.
- Hyperpigmentation & Melasma — targeted brightening and tone evening.
- Rosacea & Redness — calming formulations for flushing and sensitivity.
- Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis — itch relief, barrier repair, and hydration.
- Psoriasis & Seborrheic Dermatitis — scaling, plaques, and scalp care.
- Warts / Fungal / Bacterial Skin Issues — localized antimicrobial support.
- Scars, Keloids & Stretch Marks — appearance-softening, texture-smoothing.
- Hair & Scalp Health — dandruff, seborrhea, and thinning/alopecia support.
- Sun Damage & Photoaging — fine lines, dullness, uneven texture.
- Sensitive / Allergy-Prone Skin — dye-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic bases.
- Post-Procedure Recovery — soothing, barrier-supportive compounds after peels/laser.
Skin Conditions & Imbalances We Treat
Custom formulations such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, tranexamic acid, or other brightening agents.
Formulations to relieve itching, inflammation, and restore barrier function (steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, moisturizers).
Gentle compounds with anti-inflammatory or vascular-calming agents.
Topical antivirals, antifungals, or keratolytic blends for localized treatment.
Custom scar-modulating agents to soften, flatten, or fade scars.
Compounded solutions for alopecia, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, etc.
Customized serums, retinoids, peptides, antioxidants tailored to your skin’s sensitivity and goals.
Formulas without common irritants to support healing in sensitive or reaction-prone skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the process of creating customized topical or local skin treatments (creams, gels, lotions, ointments) that are specifically formulated for an individual’s skin type, condition, and sensitivities.
Commercial products are standardized and may contain irritants, wrong strength, or non-optimal combinations. With compounding, you can get exactly what you need without unnecessary fillers, allergens, or incompatible agents.
Depending on the prescription: creams, gels, ointments, lotions, foams, sprays, or specialized base forms suited for absorption and comfort.
Yes — when compatible, we can blend multiple actives (e.g. antibiotic + retinoid + anti-inflammatory) into one compounded product to simplify regimen.
Yes — compounded dermatology requires a provider’s prescription. We partner with dermatologists or other prescribers to fulfill your custom formula.
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Consultation & skin assessment
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Collaboration with your dermatologist/prescriber
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Custom compounding tailored to your skin needs
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Application & follow-up monitoring
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Adjustments over time for results and tolerability
Yes — when prescribed and monitored. Because we can exclude irritants and customize strength, many patients tolerate compounded formulations better than standard meds. We always monitor outcomes and skin reaction.
